bulldagger

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Meaning · English

A masculine or butch lesbian; a bulldyke.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After a thorough self-examination, in the light of all I had read and heard about dykes and bulldaggers, I reasoned that I had none of the obvious traits—I didn’t wear trousers, or have big shoulders or go in for sports, or walk like a man or even want to touch a woman.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bulldagger” mean?

A masculine or butch lesbian; a bulldyke.

Is “bulldagger” formal or informal?

bulldagger is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.